alleykat Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 I am looking to get a new kite. I was looking at a mid-vent 1.5 but do not have any Rev 2 in the bag and was wondering about a Rev B2 std. Suggestions, opinions or ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlandflyer Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Do you have any 1.5s already? In any configuration? If you already have Revs, then a B-2 would make a great addition! If this will be your first Rev, then a 1.5 standard sail would be a good entry point!! IMHO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alleykat Posted December 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 yes I already have a 1.5SLE in a standard and UL and vented. was looking at the rev2 or the mid-vent as new addition. Also have a rev1 already and have tried the speed series but did not like them as well as the the 1.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtulloch Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Since getting my B2 Standard, I have been neglecting all my other kites. It's first out and last back. With the 2 frames, 2 & 3 wrap, it will fly in almost any wind. And it is sooooooo much fun to fly. If you can, have a go on one in some good wind. I LOVE mine in 30km/h plus! Tapatalk for iPhone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedgeWarden Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Hmmm - choosing between a mid-vent 1.5 and a B2 is difficult. I love my mid-vents because in the area of wind speed that the standard and the vented supposedly overlap, the mid-vent shines without twitchiness or wallowing. I've been experimenting with a mid-vent and race-rods when the wind picks up and a standard sail *starts* to require more work - it's just smoother but very responsive. OTOH, I have a B2 mid-vent, and when the wind picks up to 1.5 full-vent speed, or even 1.5 extra-vent speed, the little B2 flies like a humming bird - fast, responsive, and very light pull. A lot of fun. I haven't flown a B2 standard sail, but do have much older Rev II kites - and again they fly lighter, more responsive, but probably not with the precision of the B2s. Personally, I think everyone should have a B2 or Rev II in their bag for variety. But if you are serious about precision flying in groups, then a mid-vent 1.5 might be a better first choice. So - do you want to increase your finesse on 1.5 kites in that middle wind-speed range, or do you want a separate and different hoot? (Hint: the correct answer is 'both of the above') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genesant Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 I have to agree with Rob. The Rev II is a kick in the pants. When there is enough wind that I don't have to baby it, it flys to faster music and is more fun than the 1.5 series. I'll pull it out before my 1.5 vented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVflyer Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 I have B2 and use it often when I want a change of pace, it's their lightening-fast littlest Rev, no pull and quick response, it's a flailer's dream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robtulloch Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 When I got my B2, I didn't have a Mid or Vtd so I used it inplace of those kites. Tapatalk for iPhone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlandflyer Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 yes I already have a 1.5SLE in a standard and UL and vented. was looking at the rev2 or the mid-vent as new addition. Also have a rev1 already and have tried the speed series but did not like them as well as the the 1.5 Your collection is set up a lot like mine was, but I got a full set of "B"s now!! All the advise you've gotten is valid, it really comes down to YOUR needs or wants! B-2 - fun!! midvent - team and precision! Your call!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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